It is important to utilize extra care when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Operators should be completely aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the equipment act as levers from the center of the drive unit. Like for example, a 6 inch bump can cause a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic in the vicinity, as they may not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no water or mud. These areas conceal deep potholes that can be possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, completely extended. Be certain to only use wooden chalk blocks that are approved.
Lots of lifts work from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The extended booms act as levers from the center of the drive unit. A 6-inch bump could result in a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Be aware of all other traffic. They may not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent. Park the boom lift on a flat surface free of any water or mud. These areas can conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, fully. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what type of lift is utilized. For instance, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by workers on the ground which is not able to correctly access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee could be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.